Building Substitute Teacher

Sylvania; Portage (MI); On-site; USD 18,450 - 23,985; Full time

Job summary

Sylvania is seeking a substitute classroom teacher for Central Elementary School in Portage, Michigan. This role will involve providing high-quality instruction across different classrooms each school day during the 2025-26 school year.

The ideal candidate must be an approved permitted substitute teacher with experience in early elementary grades and knowledge of differentiated instruction. Strong classroom management and communication skills are also essential.

Qualifications

• Experience teaching at early elementary grades.
• Experience with special needs students in a regular classroom.
• Knowledge of MiBLSi and RTI strategies.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging high-quality instruction to all students.
• Fill in different classrooms as needed during the school year.
• Team teach and flexibly group students with peers.

Skills

Classroom management

Collaboration

Communication skills

Differentiated instruction

Education

Approved permitted substitute teacher certification

Job description

Central Elementary School

Full School Year - Each school day

Salary: Long-term Sub Rate through Edustaff

Job Summary

The substitute classroom teacher will be responsible for the delivery of engaging high-quality instruction to all students. The building sub will fill in each school day during the 2025-26 school year in different classrooms as needed.

Qualifications

• Must be an approved permitted substitute teacher through Edustaff
• Experience teaching at the early elementary grades
• Experience working with special needs students in regular classroom
• Experience working with special education teachers and paraprofessionals
• Knowledge of differentiated instruction to meet various student needs present in the classroom
• Experience with and/or ability to team teach and flexibly group students with grade level peers
• Strong organization, classroom management and collaboration & communication skills
• Must have an understanding of MiBLSi and strategies for implementing positive behavior supports
• Must have an understanding of RTI and its application in the classroom
• Active and continuous learner in the area of elementary education, research based instructional strategies, and best practices

Please apply online at: https://www.portageps.org/page/employment-at-pps

Notice of Non-Discrimination: The Board of Education does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity), disability, age, religion, height, weight, marital or family status, military status, ancestry, genetic information, or any other legally protected category, (collectively, "Protected Classes"), in its programs and activities, including employment opportunities. The following positions at Portage Public Schools have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policy: Human Resources Director Brad Galin and Human Resources Manager Jennifer Meisterheim. Contact information: 269-323-5000, 8107 Mustang Drive, Portage, Mi 49002